About this season
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
Episodes (14)
1. Episode 1
Aired 2 October 2008 • 49 min
The series opens with Graham meeting star of The Simpsons Harry Shearer and comedian and actor Eddie Izzard. They discuss their latest projects, before Travis play out the show with their new single.
2. Episode 2
Aired 9 October 2008 • 49 min
Graham is joined by singing sensation Cyndi Lauper and actress Jennifer Saunders. The pair play a game with a focus group that are none the wiser. Jennifer talks about her & Dawn French's show hitting the West End and Cyndi talks about her new album Bring Ya to the Brink and closes the show with her new song Into the Nightlife.
3. Episode 3
Aired 16 October 2008 • 49 min
Tonight Graham is joined by actress Goldie Hawn, comedian Sandi Toksvig and playing out the show with their new single is Alphabeat.
4. Episode 4
Aired 23 October 2008 • 49 min
Tonight Graham is joined by actor and stand-up comedian Ricky Gervais, actress Thandie Newton and Anastacia plays out the show with her new single.
5. Episode 5
Aired 30 October 2008 • 49 min
Tonights guests are Mickey Rourke, Jessica Biel, Martha Wainwright. Their's a look at cats and dogs been dressed up, as Mickey talks about his dogs. Martha Wainwright discusses her new CD before performing her new single from it.
6. Episode 6
Aired 6 November 2008 • 49 min
Tonight Graham is joined by comedian Frank Skinner and actress Karen Allen. Their's a look at Karen's part in the latest Indiana Jones film and Frank talks about a strange stand-up fan's, fan mail. Glasvegas play the show out.
7. Episode 7
Aired 13 November 2008 • 49 min
Tonight Graham is joined by comedian Robin Williams, who discusses his long career in television and film. A audience member becomes a genie. Estelle plays the show out with her new single 'Come Over'.
8. Episode 8
Aired 20 November 2008 • 49 min
Tonight Graham is joined by Welsh music man Tom Jones and comedian Alan Carr. Tom discusses his music and Alan his stand up. Tom plays out the show with his new single 'If I Should Ever Leave You'.
9. Episode 9
Aired 27 November 2008 • 49 min
Tonight Graham is joined by Reese Witherspoon and Paul O'Grady. Reese discusses her latest projects and been a mother, whilst Paul talks about his upbringing and his book. Graham makes Reese's autobiography up for her.
10. Episode 10
Aired 4 December 2008 • 49 min
Graham is joined by musical legend Barry Manilow, they look at the various aspects of his career, as he performs two of his best known songs. Graham holds a swap shop with a die hard Barry Manilow fan.
11. Episode 11
Aired 11 December 2008 • 49 min
Tonight Graham is joined by actor Brendan Fraser, and recent I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here contestant, Martina Navratilova. Their's a look at both guests careers. A audience member becomes George of the Jungle. Alesha Dixon plays out the show with 'The Boy Does Nothing'.
12. Episode 12
Aired 18 December 2008 • 49 min
Appearing tonight was comedian Jack Dee, who discusses his show Lead Balloon and Davina McCall who talks about the return of Celebrity Big Brother in January. Razorlight play out the show.
13. Episode 13
Aired 27 December 2008 • 49 min
Join Graham for festive fun and frolics, as he unwraps some seasonal suprises and a lively mix of comedy, chat and music, with guests including King of the Jungle Joe Swash, musical comedian Tim Minchin, comedian Michael McIntyre and boyband favourites Boyzone.
14. Episode 14
Aired 27 December 2008